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IBM Bundles Reuters Money Network with New Line of PCs

Strategic Insights

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Reality Online Inc. today announced a partnership with IBM to bundle its award-winning investment program, Reuters Money Network, with the new line of IBM Aptiva personal computers and new models of IBM ThinkPad notebook computers. This strategic move offers users more power and flexibility at home and on the road, enabling them to stay on top of news and information relevant to their investments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Reality Online Inc.'s Reuters Money Network is now bundled with all IBM Aptiva personal computers, which make up IBM's new consumer PC line, and the new models of the IBM ThinkPad notebook computer 755 and 360 Series.
  • The partnership aims to provide users with access to research reports, trading capabilities, and a full array of online financial information, news, and data.
  • Reuters Money Network offers online access to the latest quotes and news on virtually any investment, combined with management and analysis tools to enable informed investment decisions.
  • The service acts as an intelligent agent, retrieving only information important to the investor, and provides news and financial information from respected sources such as Dow Jones, Standard & Poor's, and Morningstar.
  • An online brokerage service is also available.
  • Reality Online Inc. develops and operates Reuters Money Network, the largest online service dedicated to personal investing.
  • Reality publishes WealthBuilder, an investment-oriented financial planning software program for individuals, and consults with and develops proprietary financial software for major Wall Street investment firms.
  • Reality empowers investors to become financially successful by helping them turn financial data into investing insight.

Statistics:

  • $9.95 to $29.95 per month: the cost of Reuters Money Network membership after the first month.
  • 1-800-IBM-2YOU: the phone number to order the IBM ThinkPad notebook computers through IBM PC Direct.
  • 212/696-2000: the phone number for Samsung PR, also mentioned as the contact number for "Technology Solutions/PR" Audrey Mann/Debbie Brear.

Sources:

  • Reality Online Inc.
  • IBM Corp.
  • Reuters Money Network
  • Dow Jones News Service
  • Standard & Poor's
  • Morningstar
  • Reuters Limited
  • Ziff-Davis Communications Company
  • International Business Machines Corporation
  • PC Direct

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